Hangar Manager

**ABOUT COULSON AVIATION**

Coulson Aviation is a global aerial firefighting company that operates in Canada, the USA, Australia, and Chile. We produce, maintain and operate a fleet of large aerial firefighting aircraft consisting of both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. With our fleet, we can run rapid aerial fire suppression, including initial attack and extended attack protocols. We are a growing organization that has been in business for 63 years.

Due to our company growth and expanding footprint, we are looking to add **a Hangar Manager** in Port Alberni, BC.

**WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR**:
The Hangar Manager reports to the DOM/PRM and VP of Structures. The Hangar Manager directs and supports hangar staff to ensure the hangar is equipped, organized and ready to receive/execute aircraft visits.

This position will also ensure parts are received and issued correctly, tool kits are maintained and organized and help establish new hires with training and company procedures.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:
The Hangar Manager focuses on 2 key areas:
**Hangar Facility**
- Plan for and manage materials, tools, and support equipment as required by tasks
- Ensure all documentation and reports are generated, completed, and distributed within appropriate timelines
- Ensure inventory checks are completed both pre-project and post-project
- Ensure parts are issued accurately against the work orders
- Work with Supply Chain to ensure parts requirements are met
- Ensure compliance with established policies, procedures, and processes
- Ensure proper management of technical documentation & maintenance controls
- Ensure adherence to security requirements in support of Inventory Controls
- Ensure completion of all aircraft departure procedures is completed
- Help create & maintain staff schedule
- Ensure proper housekeeping

**Staff Management**
- Participate in selection process for new hangar support staff
- Review and approve timesheets
- Delegation of monthly, weekly and daily tasks
- Provide and delegate on-the-job training
- Ensure all mandatory training requirements are being met
- Performance Management
- Discipline
- Conflict resolution
- Direct Supervision of Hangar Support staff

Assists the DOM/PRM and Structures Manager with any other tasks or projects as assigned.

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- 5 years’ experience in aircraft maintenance/hangar environment
- Prior management/supervisory experience
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) license
- Valid Passport and ability to travel
- Valid driver’s license
- Knowledge of Transport Canada regulations
- Basic computer knowledge and understanding of aviation-based software
- Ability to operate forklift and equipment pertinent to aviation support
- Knowledge of aircraft towing and fueling
- Experience and control of aircraft tooling including various GSE
- Ability to complete tasks with little direction
- Self-driven, motivated with strong problem-solving abilities
- Works well independently or as part of a team